Masih Mahmoodi

University of Toronto, Shiraz University

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Masih Mahmoodi is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotics, optics, and biomedical engineering, best known for his groundbreaking work in automated cell manipulation using robot-aided optical tweezers. His most influential contribution, the 2015 paper on automated translational and rotational control of biological cells, has garnered 62 citations and introduced a transformative approach to non-contact cell surgery. By enabling precise orientation and transport of cells—such as aligning the polar body for imaging—Mahmoodi’s work has opened new frontiers in assisted reproduction, genetic analysis, and single-cell biology. Beyond biomedical applications, Mahmoodi has made significant theoretical contributions to robotics, particularly in the control of flexible-joint and flexible-link manipulators. His research on adaptive passivity-based control for collision-prone robots and boundary control of Timoshenko beam manipulators addresses fundamental challenges in stability and safety during physical interaction. Though less cited, these studies reflect his deep expertise in nonlinear dynamics and Lyapunov-based control design. Mahmoodi’s work uniquely bridges high-precision automation with biological systems, offering practical tools for lab-on-a-chip technologies and demonstrating how robotic principles can solve delicate manipulation problems in the life sciences.